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How much does a translator make in Portugal?

€25,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,083 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
€1,569
Equals
$27,910
Compared with the median pay in Portugal
1.3 times
Data from
2022

Where Portugal ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandSenegalNigeriaPortugal, rank 29

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Portugal
Lowest 10%: €20,780Median: €25,000Highest 10%: €30,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$92,160
2. Luxembourg estimate$75,650
3. United States$70,930
28. Malta estimate$28,570
29. Portugal estimate$27,910
30. Saudi Arabia estimate$25,940
144. Nigeria estimate$331
Compare translators, interpreters and other linguists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a translator make a month in Portugal?

The median gross salary is €2,083 a month, €25,000 a year.

How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €20,780 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €30,700.

Which country pays a translator the most?

United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a translator make more in Portugal or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $27,910 in Portugal, 2.5 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: €25,950 a year against €25,000 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate